Hi,

I am here yet with another training question. It's been a while since I have consistently trained. Lately, I've been riding my bike (either road or mtn.) 6 days a week pretty much. I also do yoga and pilates. I used to ride like every other day, but now, I am trying to get my base back to begin winter training soon for next year in hopes of racing on the road again after a 2 year hiatus (I had a fiasco with getting a new road bike...long story).

The one thing I have noticed is that my legs really really hurt. I know it's muscle soreness, but it reminds me back 9 years ago when I first started riding LOL. I do give myself rest and recovery, but I was wondering, is it normal to have your legs hurt so much LOL? I hurt in the hamstring attachments and the quadriceps attachments...going up the stairs is not fun LOL. I just don't have a frame of reference other than my old training diaries so I am not sure if this is normal to have so much delayed on-set muscle soreness...

What to do to help? Rest? Active recovery? Epsom salt baths? I do stretch quite a bit and I received weekly bodywork...oy vay!

Thanks for your input and help,

Lisa